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Great is the Mystery of Faith!

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Did Jesus lead the first youth group?

...The Bible can be a complex thing, with many interwoven connections not always immediately apparent, linking topics and themes together across the ages. One such intriguing relationship lies between Exodus 30:14 and Matthew 17:24–27, offering valuable perspectives on the age dynamics among Jesus’ disciples with a hidden clue in the brief encounter about paying temple tax. Exodus 30:14 — The Age of Accountability Exodus 30:14 establishes a significant criterion for temple tax payment: “Everyone who is numbered, from twenty years old and over, shall give the offering to the Lord.” This biblical guideline sets what might be considered a standard for...

From Paradise to Presents: The Christian Story Behind the Christmas Tree

...he Sacred Faith: Timeless Truths for Modern Minds Christmas tree | Tradition, History, Decorations, Symbolism, & Facts | Britannica Saint Boniface — World History Encyclopedia St. Boniface and the Christmas Tree | Catholic Answers Magazine Proof of life-size statues of Canaanite god unveiled in biblical Lachish — Israel News — The Jerusalem Post  ...

A Historic Easter Change Is Coming — But Will Protestants Get On Board?

...he Sacred Faith: Timeless Truths for Modern Minds Council of Nicea, AD 325 | Patristics.info — Full texts and Resources from Early Church History Quartodecimans | Encyclopedia.com  ...

Keeping Christ in Xmas

...The abbreviation “Xmas” often sparks discussions about its origins and whether it diminishes the significance of Christmas. Contrary to misconceptions, the use of 'X' in "Xmas" has deep historical roots dating back to ancient Greek, where it represents the first letter of “Christ” (Χριστός). Additionally, the Chi Rho symbol, formed by superimposing the Greek letters Chi (Χ) and Rho (Ρ), is a notable Christian symbol representing Christ. The Origins of "Xmas" The letter ‘X’ in “Xmas” finds its roots in the Greek letter ‘Chi’ (Χ), which abbreviates the word “Christ” in Greek. This practice of using ‘X’ as an abbreviation for...

Raised in the Heavenlies!

...Easter is upon us once again! Lent is over, Good Friday has passed and now the time for mourning and fasting is complete. It's a time to feast, a time to remember and celebrate the resurrection of Christ as we look forward to our own final resurrection!But what really is the resurrection? How will we be resurrected, and what does it mean for us that Jesus rose again? Let’s explore what this means for us as Christians, and see what the Scriptures say. The resurrection is spiritual! That heading may cause some reading this to question me, but do read on – this is actually what the New Testament teaches us (though not only this type of resurrection). Many ti...